Director of Investigations at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Description

• Managerial responsibilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures and standards pertaining to investigations and forensic services;
• Oversee investigations into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the Service and recommendations made to the relevant authorities;
• Oversee investigations of policing operations affecting members of the public;
• Provide guidance on investigations, forensic and intelligence management;
• Establish controls for deployment and application of investigations and forensic tools, kits and equipment;
• Spearhead the development and implementation of Directorate work plans, data, information, records and resources;
• Oversee the review of patterns and trends of police misconduct;
• Spearhead the taking over of ongoing internal investigations undertaken by the Internal Affairs Unit of the National Police Service;
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and mentorship for the Directorate staff;
• Oversee employee performance management and competency development in the Directorate.

Operational responsibilities

• Guide investigations and forensic operations;
• Initiate strategic linkages with stakeholders in relation to investigations, forensic and intelligence operations;
• Provide liaison with other Directorate’s on matter related to investigations, forensic and intelligence;
• Guide on categorization and prioritization of cases for investigations;
• Coordinate provision of working tools and equipment for the Directorate;
• Provide secretariat services to the Board Technical Committee;
• Provide advice on investigations, forensic and intelligence operations to the Management and the Board;
• Guide on redress of operational risks and audit processes for purposes of effective delivery of the Directorate mandate;
• Review and recommend Directorate operational work plans for approval;
• Review and approve Directorate reports;
• Review Directorate data, information, records, files and processes for quality assurance;
• Coordinate the review of patterns and trends of police misconduct related to investigations;
• Identify and document gaps in processes and systems, and recommend corrective action;
• Review and approve Directorate annual budget, work plan and procurement plan;
• Coordinate and chair the Directorate meetings;
• Supervise and appraise direct reports and identify training needs.

Job Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –

• A Master’s degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, Military/ Police Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – forensic science, criminal justice, criminology, law, social sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either
• Head–Investigations, Head–Rapid Response and Forensic Services at IPOA or in a comparable and relevant position for a period of fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership
• Development Programme from a recognized institution;
• Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable;
• Certificate in computer application.
• Demonstrated integrity, professional competence and ability in planning and controlling Investigations activities.

Required behavioral and functional skills

• Transparency and accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Team player
• Creativity and innovation.
• Resilience.
• Strategic Leadership Skills
• Financial Management Skills
• Investigations Management Skills
• Organization and Planning Skills
• Dispute Resolution Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Analytical Skills